1983 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | 604 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
